Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning

Curtin University

In this course, you will gain the expertise that underpins innovative planning practices and contributes to the development of a sustainable future for communities. You’ll learn how to balance public and private interests, and consider competing social, economic, environmental, legal and political dimensions to formulate strategies for sustainable land use and development. You’ll then implement those strategies through urban management and development control processes. Upon completing your studies, you'll have comprehensive expertise relating to land-use planning, design, economics, law, professional communication and ethical and professional practices. This course is ideal if you want to use your critical thinking, expertise and creativity to improve the ways cities and regions respond to current and future challenges. This course is accredited with the Planning Institute of Australia. Each semester you can complete planning projects with Curtin’s industry partners – such as the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions the City of Bayswater and the Public Transport Authority. These opportunities will help you learn core industry skills and can provide useful links with future employers. You may also be interested in opportunities to apply your planning skills in diverse cultural contexts, through overseas internships, fieldwork units and study tours.

Faculty of Humanities

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